Learn to give the perfect handshake.

The handshake has been around since ancient times, and to this days it remains common among many cultures and hemispheres. A good handshake can have a major impact on the decision of whether you will get a new job.

Instructions

Before you shake hands, make sure your hands are free and not cold.
Avoid holding cold drinks with your right hand.

Make sure to use plenty of eye contact, and smile warmly but briefly.
A smile that is too large is not good for a first impression.

Keep your head straight, without tilting it in any way. Face the person fully.

Try to wrap your fingers around your partner’s hand, scaling them one by one, as if you were giving a hug with your hand.

Once full contact is made, lock your thumb down and squeeze firmly, about as much as your partner does.
Shake from the elbow (not the wrist), linger for a moment if you want to convey particular warmth, and step back.

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Our mobile app, SkillMentor, will guide you on how to acquire this skill.

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